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Islam and Poetry
Renowned for their fluency in speech and richness of language, the Arabs were the fortunate nation among whom the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was born. The Word of God which was revealed to him captivated the hearts of many who were learned as well as those who were illiterate. But the Holy Qur’an cannot be downplayed and … Read More Islam and Poetry
Why Are There So Many Religions In The World?
Aqeela Shanzay Zaffar, Glasgow Allah states in the Holy Qur’an: “And I have not created the jinn and the men but that they may worship Me.” (51:57) [1] Since life started on earth, numerous individuals have claimed to be in direct communication with God Almighty. They gave guidelines and principles on how we should live our lives. These individuals have come to be known … Read More Why Are There So Many Religions In The World?
Art: A Means of Adoration or Association?
Iffat Mirza, Cambridge The Medici family, rulers of Florence during the European Renaissance period, left their mark in every cobblestone of the city, and in the very spirit of art across Europe for the next five centuries. Their influence cannot go unnoticed and whether we like it or not, their role in patronising and commissioning art was a revolutionary turn in the art world … Read More Art: A Means of Adoration or Association?
Does Islam Promote Freedom of Religion?
Sitwat Mirza, London Article 18 of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: “Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.” According to this Article, … Read More Does Islam Promote Freedom of Religion?
History of tolerance in Muslim Societies
Fateha Khawaja, Tilford The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be on him), the Messenger of Islam and the Seal of all the Prophets stated in his last sermon over 1400 years ago: ‘ Neither an Arab has superiority over a non-Arab, nor a non-Arab over an Arab. A white person is not superior to a black person one, nor a black is superior to … Read More History of tolerance in Muslim Societies
This Is Where I saw The Face Of God!
Iffat Mirza, Raynes Park “He it is Who sends down water for you from the clouds; out of it you have your drink, and there grow from it trees on which you pasture your cattle.” (Holy Qur’an chapter 16, verse 11) If anyone knows anything about me, it is that I love flowers. They give me a sense of pure and unadulterated happiness. Not … Read More This Is Where I saw The Face Of God!
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The Kalam Cosmological Argument Proving the Existence of God
Aroosa Akram, Slough In Islam the Oneness of God is fundamental and Muslims believe that God created the universe. The cosmological arguments support this claim because a cosmological argument argues that there must be a God to explain the existence of the universe. To fully understand the cosmological arguments one has to look at the 13th century philosopher St. Aquinas’ proposed ways which later … Read More The Kalam Cosmological Argument Proving the Existence of God
Living in the West and My Faith
Yusra Dahri, Surrey For as long as I can remember, I have been living here in the UK. I grew up in full view of the passing train and formidable trees. On the terrace I stood in awe of the mosque next to me. From my bedroom window, I could see the tip of a church spire. Five times a day, my heart would … Read More Living in the West and My Faith
Hazrat Ayesha, The First Female Scholar of Islam
Zujaja Khan, London The University of al-Qarawiyyin is the oldest continuously operating university in the world. What makes it all the more amazing is the fact that it was founded by a Muslim woman, Fatima al-Firhi, in 859 CE. To this day, the university stands as a symbol of inspiration and a testament to the value a Muslim woman can offer the world. The … Read More Hazrat Ayesha, The First Female Scholar of Islam
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Refuting Modern-Day Atheism
Aroosa Akram, Slough It is common knowledge that atheism is disbelief in God, however atheism in its general and basic form is the lack of belief in all deities. This is of course the opposite of theism in which all classical theistic religions like Islam, Christianity and Judaism and Hinduism believe that there is a deity and we in Islam believe in One God. … Read More Refuting Modern-Day Atheism
Innovations in Religion
Maleeha Mansur, Hayes Religion is a means of attaining nearness to our Creator, to be free from the chains of materialism and to see light in the darkness of the world. What can be said of a religion that strips its followers of purity and takes one far from God by indulging in worldly pursuits and customs? All of the early religions of the … Read More Innovations in Religion
The Need for Scripture
Iffat Mirza, Raynes Park One word that a book-lover stumbles upon in life often is ‘timeless’. We often talk about certain books having a persisting influence over the centuries. Reading, for me, has never just been a hobby. For hours upon hours I would devour books. It ultimately culminated in my opting to do a degree in literature. It became very clear that I … Read More The Need for Scripture
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